An enemy of the people is a person or group accused of working against the interests of society or the state. In 19th-century Norway, accusations of this nature could lead to serious consequences such as political persecution, social exclusion, complete exile, or imprisonment; and lamentably, the impact of such phrases has extended even further throughout history, as seen in the actions of Adolf Hitler, who labeled Jewish individuals as "an enemy of man-kind.” Despite its dark historical connotations, the phrase 'an enemy of the people' is still wielded by those in power to discredit dissent, silence opposition, and instill fear.